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Stunning Renovated Stone Barn på 90 kvm på grund av en gammal kvarn

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Cazillac, Occitanie

Martel station
‪12 min med bil‬
Reptiland
‪13 min med bil‬
Gouffre de Padirac
‪31 min med bil‬
Brive-la-Gaillarde (BVE-Brive – Vallee de la Dordogne)
‪20 min med bil‬

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1 sovrum (sovplats för 2)

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1 queensize-säng

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1 futon (dubbel)

1 badrum, 1 toalett

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Om boendet

Stunning Renovated Stone Barn på 90 kvm på grund av en gammal kvarn

Blanc är en magisk rustik stengite / lägenhet är en renoverad gammal ladugård på grund av Moulin de Malecoste. Gite är idealiskt beläget för att utforska de förtrollande byarna, kända grottor och slott i Lot, Dordogne och Correze, områden som är lämpliga för cykelentusiaster, vandrare eller bilister. Blanc är en av två lägenheter i den gamla stenfågeln.
Nära till byar Martel, Rocamadour, Turenne, Collonges-la-Rouge, Autoire och många andra.
Den charmiga byggnaden har omsorgsfullt renoverats i två gîtes / lägenheter .... 'Blanc' och 'Rouge'.
"Blanc" 80 kvm utrymme
Boendet är 2 vuxna och kan rymma ett spädbarn i mezzaninområdet om det behövs. Den har 2 badrum, ett är ett duschrum, en separat toalett samt ett badrum med badkar och toalett.
'Rouge' 120 kvm
rymmer 4 personer i två separata sovrum med eget badrum
Båda enheterna är fristående och har sina egna privata utomhusområden.
Stallens stenmurar och synliga bjälkar och andra ursprungliga egenskaper utmärker en luft av gammal charm och värme. Fullt utrustade och möblerade till en hög standard för komfort och bekvämlighet, vilket ger en lugn bas för att utforska denna vackra och intressanta region i Frankrike
'Blanc'
Franska dörrar på vardera sidan av den gamla stenen "cantou" öppen spis leder till två "Juliette" balkonger med utsikt över den vintergröna landsbygden. Det finns också ett badrum och fullt utrustat kök på denna nivå. Ett ljust rymligt sovrum med queen size-säng och eget dusch och toalett finns på andra våningen med utsikt över trädtopparna.
En mezzanine som leder upp från sovrummet kan användas som en studie, författarens garret eller ett sovande område för ett spädbarn eller barn. Blanc har privatlivet i sitt eget lilla uteplatssområde med utsikt över kvarnen damm.
"Rouge" intill "Blanc", har två ensuite sovrum. Denna stengård kan bokas som en enhet eller som två separata lägenheter.
Vänligen kontakta ägaren för mer information och se den personliga webbplatsen genom att klicka på länken nedan.

Nyckelord: Traditionell fransk Gite i en rustik sten Barn

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Heather

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Engelska och franska

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Detta boende drivs av en privat värd (någon som inte agerar inom sin företagsverksamhet eller sitt yrke). EU:s konsumentlagar, inklusive ångerrätten, gäller inte för din bokning. Din bokning omfattas av den privata värdens avbokningspolicy.

Avgifter för extragäster kan tillkomma och varierar i enlighet med boendets policy.

Statligt utfärdad fotolegitimation och kreditkort, bankkort eller kontantdeposition kan krävas vid incheckning för oförutsedda utgifter.

Särskilda önskemål erbjuds i mån av tillgång vid incheckning och kan medföra ytterligare avgifter. Särskilda önskemål kan inte garanteras.

Fester och gruppevenemang är inte tillåtna på boendet.

Värden har inte angett om det finns någon kolmonoxidvarnare på boendet. Överväg att ta en bärbar varnare med dig på resan.

Värden har angett att det finns en rökdetektor på boendet.

På detta boende finns bland annat följande säkerhetsdetaljer: brandsläckare och förbandslåda.

Det här boendet har utomhusområden såsom balkonger, uteplatser och terrasser som kanske inte är lämpliga för barn. Om du har frågor rekommenderar vi att du kontaktar boendet före ankomst för att bekräfta att de kan ta emot dig i ett lämpligt rum.

Boendets registreringsnummer 91428620800014

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Kontanttransaktioner på boendet får inte överstiga EUR 1000, på grund av statliga bestämmelser. Du kan få mer information genom att kontakta boendet via kontaktuppgifterna i bokningsbekräftelsen.

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Om området

Cazillac

Denna semesterbostad ligger centralt i Le Vignon-en-Quercy. Vackra naturupplevelser kan du få i området kring Causses du Quercy regionala naturpark och Les Vidissières, och Musée de l'Homme de Néandertal och Musée de l'Automate tillhör de kulturella höjdpunkterna. Reptiland och Nature Evasion är också värda ett besök. Kajakpaddling och motorbåtturer är utmärkta exempel på vattenaktiviteter tillgängliga i området, och om du föredrar att stanna på land kan du prova på ridning och cykling i närheten.

Se fler semesterbostäder i Cazillac

Cazillac, Occitanie

I närheten

Château de Turenne - 12 min med bil - 11.6 km
Martel station - 12 min med bil - 10.9 km
Reptiland - 13 min med bil - 11.9 km
Cheval Rando Equitation - 18 min med bil - 17.0 km
Gouffre de Padirac - 31 min med bil - 28.2 km

Ta sig runt

Quatre-Routes du Lot station – 5 min med bil
Brive-la-Gaillarde (BVE-Brive – Vallee de la Dordogne) - 28 min med bil

Restauranger

‪Plein Sud - ‬10 min med bil
‪Pizzeria Lou Brasier - ‬17 min med bil
‪Les Pierres Rouges - ‬15 min med bil
‪Le Relais du Quercy Hôtel Restaurant - ‬12 min med bil
‪Le Grand Café - ‬10 min med bil

Vanliga frågor och svar

Är Stunning Renovated Stone Barn på 90 kvm på grund av en gammal kvarn husdjursvänligt?

Nej, husdjur är inte tillåtna på boendet.

Vilka är incheckningstiderna för Stunning Renovated Stone Barn på 90 kvm på grund av en gammal kvarn?

Incheckning börjar 16.00.

Vilken utcheckningstid gäller för Stunning Renovated Stone Barn på 90 kvm på grund av en gammal kvarn?

Utcheckning sker senast klockan 11.00.

Var ligger Stunning Renovated Stone Barn på 90 kvm på grund av en gammal kvarn?

Denna semesterbostad i centrala Le Vignon-en-Quercy ligger mindre än en mil från Palais de la Raymondie, Place des Consuls och Martel station. Slott och Château de Turenne ligger också mindre än 15 km härifrån.

Enastående

Recensioner visas i kronologisk ordning och har, om inget annat anges, genomgått en gransknings- och verifieringsprocess.

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10/10

Renlighet

9,8/10

Incheckning

10/10

Kommunikation

10/10

Läge

10/10

Annonsens riktighet

10/10 Fantastiskt

Pierre B.

21 maj 2024

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Stunning place!

We loved our stay at le Moulin! Very warm welcome from Heather Rad and Fiona! Evening moments by the water are priceless I recommand!

Bodde här 5 nätter i maj 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Julie B.

8 juli 2019

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Idyllic ....

Absolutely loved our stay in Blanc - beautiful location, quality accommodation and the best welcome! We will be back!!

Bodde här 5 nätter i juni 2019

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Myron L S.

23 juni 2014

WoW

A wonderful place with a great personal touch by the owner

10/10 Fantastiskt

Michael O.

17 okt. 2023

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Exactly as pictured

We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived at Blanc that the cottage was exactly as pictured! Fiona, the property manager was there when we arrived and gave us a tour of the cottage and the grounds and answered any questions we had. The area is charming and we enjoyed exploring for the 5 days that we were there. We cannot give Fiona enough high praise for her recommendations and for answering our questions while we were there. Our unit was the one bedroom unit. I would love to come back with friends and rent the larger unit, (Rouge?) with friends one day.

Bodde här 6 nätter i oktober 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

Penny H., Denver Colorado USA

13 maj 2023

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Fabulous, Charming, Historical - Highly Recommended Property

My husband and I spent 5 nights in the Moulin de Malecoste Blanc apartment (1 of 3 apartments on the property). Our stay was absolutely fabulous. We were greeted by Fiona, the caretaker, who was wonderful to us. To welcome us, she gifted us with local wine, bread, and cheese. Fiona checked in on us numerous times bringing us supplies we had not had a chance to purchase. She made our stay very easy by - orientlng us to the area, making dinner reservations, and recommending local sites/activities. Heather, the owner, checked in with us multiple times via texts/emails to make sure our needs were met, also providing many suggestions that made our stay even better. This property is something out of a magical fairy tale - lush surroundings, beautiful flowers, historic buildings, wonderful outdoor spaces to relax in, and the lovely sounds of the stream. The apartment was super clean and well-stocked with necessities. Incredibly, it was even better than the photos show. Moulin de Malecoste is located in the delightful area of Lot with ‘a lot’ to see and do. We visited beautiful small villages with fine dining and unique shopping experiences. You can see some of man's earliest art work in nearby prehistoric caves. Activities include canoeing, hiking and cycling. We recommend this property without hesitation and hope to return in the future for a longer stay. Thank you Heather and Fiona for sharing this incredible property with us and helping make our 2023 France vacation an unforgetable adventure. Penny & Rea from Denver Colorado USA

Bodde här 5 nätter i maj 2023

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

24 juli 2014

Perfect home away from home.

We spent one week in this beautiful gite "Blanc" and wished it could have been longer. An absolutely stunning barn conversion - a perfect meld of traditional and modern design - we felt so comfortable and at home here. The personal touches were much appreciated - on our arrival there was wine and fresh bread, and the kitchen was well stocked with tea, coffee, milk.. everything you need after a long journey. We were lucky to have the whole place to ourselves, and used the all the various outdoor areas in perfect solitude. The gite is one of three buildings, all part of a beautiful old mill house, Le Moulin. There is a large garden, and "Blanc" has a lovely private patio by the mill pond. It was lovely to listen to the sound of the near-by running stream, soothing both day and night. Le Moulin is in a beautiful spot, surrounded by fields, with several villages within walking distance, if you fancy a stroll to the boulangerie. Quartres Routes has a good sized supermarket for pretty much everything you need.. And the bigger town of Martel with more choice is not far away. Carennac is well worth a visit.. but to be honest pretty much everywhere around here is stunning. Personal recommendations are: * Swimming in the Dordogne river! It's worth exploring to find the perfect spot. Maybe head towards Vayrac or Carennac. * Lascaux II is a bit of a drive away, but totally worth it if you have even the slightest interest in the origins of art and humanity. Check the tour times in advance - entrance is only by guided tour only, and we had to wait a couple of hours. But it was totally worth it. * Sarlat is a beautiful old town worth the 45 minute drive. Wednesdays and Saturdays for the market. * Rocamadour is incredible. All in all, we would definitely recommend this gite to anyone looking for a home away from home. Thank you so much to the owners for providing such a wonderful place to stay!

10/10 Fantastiskt

François F.

9 aug. 2024

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Perfect

Everything was perfect

Bodde här 8 nätter i juli 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Sylviane P.

26 aug. 2021

Gillade: Renlighet, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Havre de paix

Excellent séjour au Moulin de Malecoste. Belles prestations. Emplacement parfait pour découvrir la région. Un grand merci à Fiona pour son accueil et sa disponibilité.

Bodde här 14 nätter i augusti 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

Brendan D.

16 aug. 2021

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Absolutely Perfect!

Moulin de Malecote was everything we expected and more. The apartment itself is so elegant and perfectly decorated. Fiona and Heather made it all so easy, between local advise on where to go and what to see and even bringing us a couple of beers as we arrived after the stores closed! The area is magical and well worth seeing. The closest town of Martel had enough restuarants and sightseeing to keep us occupied each evening. We spent our days touring different villages in the area. I highly recommend the area and this lodging made it that much more specials.

Bodde här 7 nätter i juli 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

PATRICE H.

10 juli 2021

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Sublime

Vacances reposantes, au calme et proche des sites à visiter. Le Moulin est magnifique tel que les les photos. Accueil très sympathique avec des bons conseils sur les visites, restaurants....

Bodde här 6 nätter i juli 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

Justine C.

31 aug. 2020

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Séjour relaxant dans un havre de paix

Super séjour. Grange rénovée avec beaucoup de goût. Dans un havre de paix. Heather et Fiona ont été très accueillantes. Je recommande vivement !

Bodde här 5 nätter i augusti 2020

10/10 Fantastiskt

christelle g.

26 aug. 2020

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Un gîte confortable et très bien agencé

Ce gîte a répondu à nos attentes : confortable, belle deco, très bien situé pour découvrir la vallée de la Dordogne, la Corrèze et le nord du Lot L accueil a été très sympathique et les propriétaires ont été à notre écoute tout au long du séjour Une région où il fait bon vivre et où l on mange très bien

Bodde här 7 nätter i augusti 2020

10/10 Fantastiskt

Jacques G.

20 juli 2020

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Magnifique. Plus beau en vrai que sur les photos.

Endroit magnifique. Tout est beau. Décoration, jardin, plantes, mobilier de jardin. Calme et tranquillité vous attendent. Fiona est merveilleuse, gentille, agréable et disponible. Réservez au plus vite.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Sheila B.

12 aug. 2019

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Magnificent

We stayed in Blanc. The accommodation is one of the very best we have ever stayed in with everything you would need to make your stay a home from home. Such a tranquil setting and the accommodation is so comfortable. Perfect in every way. Fresh fruit, bread, milk, cheese and local wine on arrival - and fresh bread and croissants delivered to our door for our first breakfast, Lovely touches. Thank you to Heather, and especially to Fiona who was so lovely and helpful. Such a perfect place - we will definitely stay again. Thank you from Sheila & Hedley :) xx

Bodde här 14 nätter i juli 2019

10/10 Fantastiskt

Howard V.

9 okt. 2018

Perfect get-away

This was the perfect get-away, very comfortable and very tastefully decorated with all the comforts we needed. Although a little out of the way, there are many interesting and beautiful places to see within a relatively short drive, so well located in this respect. Fiona was very helpful when we arrived and happily showed us around and although Heather was not in France at the time, she also kept in touch to ensure everything was OK. Everything including the Wi Fi worked very well, we even lit the log fire, not that we needed the heat as radiators work well. All in all, a fantastic beautiful property and hopefully we will be back to stay sometime soon.

Bodde här 7 nätter i september 2018

10/10 Fantastiskt

Gillian E., Liverpool

14 aug. 2018

Very special

We had a really relaxing and stress free holiday in this beautifully and tastefully converted barn, made even better by the generosity and friendliness of Heather, Rad and Fiona. It was very special indeed, the best self catering place we have ever stayed in, having everything we needed and more. We thoroughly recommend it and are already planning a return trip. Thanks again all.

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Bill F.

29 sep. 2017

PEACEFUL LUXERY IN THE DORDOGNE COUNTRYSIDE

After many years renting properties in Europe, Blanc is by far the most well-appointed and comfortable home we've come across. Fiona met us as we pulled in the driveway, showed us around the house, and helped us get settled. There was a bowl of fresh fruit and a bottle of wine to welcome us. During the course of the week we heard from Fiona and Heather, the owner, checking in to see if our needs were met. We celebrated a wedding anniversary during our stay, and the day of our anniversary there was fresh bread and croissants outside the door, along with a bottle of Champagne! This region of France is very beautiful and unspoiled; there are so many historically significant sights within a short drive. Some days, however, it was hard to pull ourselves away. The surrounding property of Moulin de Malecoste is as lovely and picturesque as any bucolic French country painting you could find. This was our second trip to the Dordogne, and we hope to return again one day.

Bodde här 7 nätter i september 2017

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Susie A.

24 sep. 2017

A really special place

An absolutely beautiful gite, in a small complex. The Blanc apartment is an absolute delight for two. We work hard and so want to have really excellent holidays when we can make them and this absolutely hit all the right notes. Big spaces, excellent equipment and a renovation/ decoration done with taste and flair. The building manager lives off-site, but she is there to ensure you have everything you need on the first evening and a 'welcome pack' of fruit, bread, cheese and wine - as well as to provide a friendly face! We speak fluent French, but she will arrange bookings at restaurants, provide advice and recommendations for the local area and generally act as your 'guardian angel' while you're there. The owners are friendly and you get great communications with them! The other buildings are beautiful - great setting! - there are a couple of other gites on site, but they're well spaced, so we imagine either good for an extended family get together, or fine if you're just renting one of them. Beautiful gardens, fantastic local places to visit, and lots of restaurants in easy driving distance. We'd recommend this place for couples looking for a bit of 'us' time in really comfortable surroundings.

Bodde här 5 nätter i september 2017

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Annick S.

5 sep. 2016

Magnifique gite Blanc !

Nous avons passé un très bon moment dans le gite Blanc du Moulin de Malecoste. Il est décoré avec beaucoup de gout et d'un grand confort. Merci pour l'accueil et toutes les petites attentions que vous nous avez apportés. Ce gite, situé dans un magnifique moulin, est très calme. De plus, sa situation géographique est idéale pour les visites au cœur du Lot. Bravo !

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Carole C.

26 aug. 2016

Superbe !

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour au moulin de Malecoste dans le gite blanc. Le gîte est magnifique, agréable à vivre et très bien équipé. Nous avons beaucoup aimé la terrasse très cosy et y faire des barbecues. L accueil etait parfait et le séjour ponctué de petites attentions très appréciables !

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

13 aug. 2016

Kiwi couple

Wonderful well-appointed, comfortable, well-equipped accommodation with everything one would need for a home away from home holiday & set in beautiful grounds in the French countryside yet near to 7 of France's 'beautiful' villages & other interesting places. Heather & Rad are fantastic hosts; very friendly, welcoming, helpful & knowledgeable about the area. A car is a must to explore the surrounding area. We highly recommend you stay here.

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Wendy L.

8 aug. 2016

Outstanding!

Outstanding accommodation - Heather and Rad have thought of everything you could possibly need for a relaxing holiday. We stayed in Blanc - it was extremely comfortable and well appointed. Fiona was on hand to answer all our queries, she was so kind and thoughtful and gave us lots of ideas for our days out. The Welcome basket was greatly appreciated.

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

7 aug. 2016

A beautiful place to stay

An amazing place set in delightful surroundings. Every conceivable amenity and great attention to detail. Very close to many historical and interesting places to visit.

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Karen T.

18 juni 2016

Fabulous

Perfect. I do not use this word lightly - there is nothing that either my husband or I can think of that would make Blanc any better. The photos are spot on. It is beautiful. We stayed there towards the end of seven weeks in France and Moulin de Malecoste was our second last stop. I can truly say it was the best accommodation we had in our entire time in France (and we were pretty happy with everything else we had experienced,) The weather was really wet but we have enjoyed visiting many nearby villages and enjoyed even more returning to Blanc to light the fire and hunker down with a glass of wine. The place is spotless and the quality of the furniture, fittings, linen etc is first rate. All the special touches; cheese, sausage, bread and wine on arrival plus fresh fruit in the bowl and then a special breakfast surprise on the 1st morning made it quality service extraordinaire. Highly recommend.

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Liz B.

16 maj 2016

Paradise on earth!

We have had the most amazing time at Le Moulin, it is a gem in itself and has absolutely everything (and more) you would be looking for. We stayed in Blanc - which had so much space for two people (2 bathrooms, huge living room, patio, kitchen...) and so luxurious with so many adorable attention to details from our hosts Heather and Rad. We felt at home immediately! The atmosphere is so relaxing with the little stream just outside our flat, the nature surrounding us and our hosts even started a fire one evening as the weather was a little cold. AMAZING! The place in itself is 500 years old and full of history but our hosts have turn it into a uber-luxurious flat with all the commodities you would be looking for. The surroundings are incredible as well, the airport is only a 10m drive and all the most amazing towns, such as Rocamadour... are only 30m. If you are a Francophile like we are you could not ask for a better spot. We totally indulged into French wine and food for a week. We very much look forward to heading back again very soon and could not praise or recommend this place enough! Go and experience it for yourself!!! and again a big thank you to our host for such an incredible experience.

Om värden

Heather är värd

Heather & Rad are fun loving South Africans who realized a dream by ourchasing this 17th Century Mill in South West France in 2001 as a second home. They love everyting French and try to spend ss much time as possible there in between running their business in Johannesburg and travelling to different parts of the world for business and pleasure.
The Ancient old Mill is a passion, they work tirelessly upgrading, redecorating and improving. making this a very special home from home.

Varför värden valde detta boende

We fell in love for this 17th cent. mill because of its unique architecture and the potential it offered. The beautiful stone it is built from, the surrounding water and established secluded garden surrounded by open fields and woods. We loved this area because it is so green and lush with many interesting things to do and see. Each village is more beautiful than the next with castles, churches,caves, markets and historical sites all within a short drive, cycle or walk. In addition to all this... the 'cuisine' of this region is famous and one can dine out on foie gras, confit de canard and other Quercy delights wherever one goes in the area.

Vad som gör detta boende unikt

We enjoy the peace and tranquility of our property but never feel isolated becasue of the close proximity of the surrounding villages and friendly locals who always welcome us with an inviting wave and smile. The cuisine and gastronomic delights a real attration in the many local restaurants in the surrounding villages. This area is great for hiking and cycling enthusiasts. We enjoy the many historical sights as well as the geographical places of interest like caves, rivers and lakes close to us.